The hybrid CP-01 is capable of carrying six passengers or 600 kg (1,500 lb.) of cargo up to 500 km (310.6 mi.) at a cruise speed of 300 km/hr. (186.4 mph).
Operators of Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 aircraft will have the option to add the service as a retrofit through Bombardier’s service center network.
There is ongoing difficulty in procuring windshields, tires and engine parts, executives said during a panel discussion at the NBAA Maintenance Conference.
The 76-seat regional aircraft is to become a demonstrator for ZeroAvia’s HyperCore electric motors and high temperature proton exchange membrane system.